GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

Random words

WordMeaning
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
legerdemainsleight of hand
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
rectifyto set right : remedy
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
slaughterthe act of killing
impoliticnot politic : unwise
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently